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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.24, 1,569.96 and 699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.24, 1,569.96 and 699.80 is: 1,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.24 : 1,569.96 = 699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.24/1,569.96 = 699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.24x = 1,569.96 × 699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.24x = 1,098,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,658.01/1,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.10

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